RN - Progressive Care/Stepdown, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare

Decatur (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Comprehensive benefits

Nursing career development

Piedmont Eastside teamwork

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA is seeking an RN for Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down. This full-time night shift offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

You will provide high-acuity nursing care bridging ICU and med-surg, using state-of-the-art technology to support safe, evidence-based practice in a collaborative environment. As part of Piedmont Eastside, you’ll work with a motivated team focused on patient-centered care, autonomy, and accountability.

Qualifications

Current GA RN license.
BLS certification required.
One year of hospital nursing experience for PRN positions.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments gathering data on physical, psychosocial, and health history.
Organizes data to formulate a plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes.
Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Provides care aligned with patient needs and plan; adjusts for severity of condition.
Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
Identifies teaching opportunities and provides resources to meet educational goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful envir..

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Overview:

RN - Progressive Care/PCU/Step Down

Full Time Nights

Piedmont Eastside

Snellville, GA

*Sign on Bonus Available up to $10,000

The Progressive Care Unit bridges the gap between the Intensive Care unit and the medical-surgical units, providing high intensity nursing care. We are committed to providing safe, evidenced based nursing care and we practice in an environment that supports autonomy, mutual respect, teamwork as well as collaboration and accountability. Our team is very motivated and committed to ensuring Piedmont Eastside is the provider and employer of choice.

As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You'll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.

2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.

3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.

4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.

5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.

6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.

7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.

8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.

9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

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